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Rehoboth, Ma, Us

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Play a pivotal role in developing creative content for licensed and generic product lines in our US and global games portfolios. Manage various projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and licensor expectations while also delivering compelling play experiences for our customers. Responsibilities encompass the entire product development process, from inception to production.Responsibilities:• Lead product development, managing multiple projects from start to finish.• Conduct kick-off meetings, generate creative ideas, and adhere to licensor expectations and brand guidelines.• Manage partner relationships and ensured compliance with brand guidelines.• Conceptualize product aspects, supply artwork files, and manage pre-production samples.• Collaborate with global teams, maintain effective communication, and use project management skills to ensure products remain on schedule while exceeding expectations.• Secure approvals, address feedback, and maintain work quality throughout the process

Greater Boston Area

Supervised and managed Design team, consisted of designers and production artists. Created an inclusive, rewarding environment which celebrated our team members’ creativity while promoting ISlide’s culture of “Stand In What You Stand For.” Worked collaboratively with other departments to ensure deadlines and production needs were met. Member of executive board – created and executed high level corporate initiatives.Responsibilities:• Developed and managed all aspects of creative output and design for ISlide.• Executed design initiatives and line plans, from conceptual stage through final product, for major licenses including NBA, MLB, NHL, NFLPA, DC Comics, Warner Bros. and Nickelodeon.• Ensured all licensed products strictly adhered to their respective style guides.• Communicated with external licensors through all stages of the product development cycle.• Provided high quality product mockups, and physical samples when necessary, for approval.• Developed product mock builders to be used by Design Department and Sales/Marketing team to create high quality product mock-ups.• Creation of customer mock-up designs, and preparation/templating of artwork to be printed.• Creation of website art assets and redesigns.• Creation of promotional/sales materials.• Creation of social media content, advertising, and email advertising.• Conducted design reviews with Design team along with Product, Marketing, and Sales teams as necessary.• Aligned department to organizational goals.

Pawtucket, Ri

Worked alongside product designers, engineers, and marketers as a part of the Quick Strike team. Utilized the Quick Strike methodology of “digital first” and social listening, to assist in the creation of toy concepts and new brands, while prioritizing speed to market. Utilized partners in different departments to actualize products from the concept level to the store shelf. Responsibilities:•Applied team methodology to create new concepts, and brands, while working independently and as part of a team.•Coordinated product design work by leveraging outside vendors and contractors.•Aligned and collaborated with global team members on concept development.•Managed multiple stages of product design, from initial concept sketches, deco treatments, and sculpt/sample review, all the way through final product offering.•Constructed comps for product and marketing pitches, and senior management presentations.•Developed pitch presentations of new concepts by using insights cultivated from digital listening through social media and content platforms.Brands:•Lost Kitties •Series 1-2 (2017 - 2018) •Kit Twins (2018) •Itty Bitty Lost Kitties (2018)•Yellies (2018)

Pawtucket, Ri

Sharon, Massachusetts

Direct supervision and management of the Production Department at two facilities. Department consists of two shifts responsible for the destruction of confidential documents, baling all shredded paper, and the load/unload of our Service Fleet.Responsibilities:• Creating a team first atmosphere which promotes partner engagement • Developing direct reports into "A" players• Recruiting, hiring, and training of all new partners• Conducting performance reviews on a semi-annual basis• Tracking the overall performance of the team and driving increased productivity• Management of inventory and scheduling of all shipments

Lead location Safety and Improvement Committee, supervise Safety Lead. Main point of contact for all Safety related programs. Create and promote an environment which aligns to our safety vision, by coaching partners and raising partner engagement.Responsibilities:• Support and coordinate safety awareness programs• Ensure proper reporting of work related accidents• Maintain OSHA and DOT compliance in all relevant areas of our operation• Manage completion of all safety training, including new hire training and monthly refreshers• Coordinate and ensure the completion of all Safety Observations and Unannounced Audits• Manage the safety inventory, including all personal protective equipment and LOTO items

Assist in the improvement of location processes by identifying and eliminating defects and minimizing variation, using the DMAIC project methodology.

Boston South (Formerly Cintas Document Management)

Responsible for managing, planning, and administrating the daily operational/logistical functions of the branch in the most cost effective and customer satisfying manner. Key member of the operations team in managing and optimizing efficient and secure service to our customers. Maintains and enforces Shred-it’s policies, standards, and practices within the branch and ensures consistent implementation and adherence to Shred-it’s Vision, Mission and ValuesResponsibilities:• Creating a team first atmosphere which promotes partner engagement • Developing direct reports into "A" players• Recruiting, hiring, and training of all new partners• Conducting performance reviews on a semi-annual basis• Tracking the overall performance of the team and driving increased productivity• Works daily to maximize operational efficiency to ensure the branch meets corporate objectives.• Assists in the development of meaningful long-term plan for the operations team to achieve operational excellence and strategically works towards the plan in collaboration with the branch leader.• Influences financial results by maximizing revenue and follows budgetary guidelines to ensure operations meet budget requirements.• Ensures branch is focused on achieving optimal customer service and branch revenue through the availability of the vehicles, consoles, supplies, communications, paper disposal facilities, and vehicle servicing.• Resolves customer issues relating to transportation, servicing, and billing.• Ensure customer retention across the branch’s geographical area meets or exceeds corporate standards.• Monitors customer satisfaction results for the branch and ensures action plans are in place to deal with issues and opportunities.

Direct supervision and management of the Production Department. Department consists of two shifts responsible for the destruction of confidential documents, baling all shredded paper, and the load/unload of our Service Fleet.Responsibilities:• Creating a team first atmosphere which promotes partner engagement • Developing direct reports into "A" players• Recruiting, hiring, and training of all new partners• Conducting performance reviews on a semi-annual basis• Tracking the overall performance of the team and driving increased productivity• Management of inventory and scheduling of all shipments

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Fine And Studio Arts - Illustration

Developed and refined skills in the field of traditional and digital arts, including pen/ink, watercolors, acrylic painting, and digital.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business Administration And Management, General

Studied the foundations of Business Management - Macro/Micro Economics, Accounting, Managerial Accounting.